Sunshine Eggs project - volunteers needed

South Asian volunteers aged 18-64 years and Caucasian volunteers aged 18-35 years are needed for an 8-week dietary intervention trial at Newcastle University from January to March 2018.

The Institute for Agri-Food Research and Innovation (IAFRI) are conducting a randomised controlled trial investigating the effect of vitamin D fortified eggs on vitamin D status, muscle function, bone health and cardiovascular health in people living in the North East.

The trial will involve two visits to the NU-Food research facility based at Newcastle University.

At each visit we will record your body measurements and ask you to provide a small fasting blood sample, a blood pressure reading and perform a simple handgrip strength test.

Dietary, health and lifestyle and sun exposure information will be collected by questionnaire.

For 8 weeks you will be asked to consume either no more than 2 eggs a week or 7 eggs a week.

If you are asked to eat 7 eggs per week you will not know if they are regular or vitamin D fortified eggs.

You may be randomly selected to voluntarily participate in a focus group discussion, approximately one month after completion of the trial.

A £20 Amazon voucher will be given in addition to the reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses involved in taking part in the study.